My Books

Book release date is September 16, 2024. Available on Amazon.com

book cover_will you be true to Jesus?

Will You Be True to Jesus?

Ten divine tests and how to pass them

No one intends to fail, but it happens to the unprepared.

2019

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Listen to chapter 11, Tested by Waiting, read by the author.

Ebook

Hang in There to the Better End

Hang in There to the Better End

Ten Reasons to Persevere for Those with Every Reason to Quit

2018

Ebooklets

Practicing God's Presence

Practicing God’s Presence

2018

The Ultimate Experience

The Ultimate Experience

Why Knowing God Tops Everything

2018

Find What's Real in a World Going Crazy

Find What’s Real in a World Going Crazy

Lasting Happiness Comes Only from What Is Ultimate

2018

Books on Preaching

Preaching That Connects

Using Journalistic Techniques to Add Impact

Zondervan, 1994

Co-author with Mark Galli

The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching

Zondervan, 2005

Co-general editor with Haddon Robinson

Prophetic Preaching (Preacher's Toolbox) by [Larson, Craig Brian]          

“The Preacher’s Toolbox” six-book series

Hendrickson, 2012-13

General editor

Prophetic Preaching (Preacher's Toolbox) by [Larson, Craig Brian]
Prophetic Preaching,
by collected writers

Inspirational Preaching, by collected writers

Interpretation and Application, by collected writers
Sermon Preparationby collected writers
Preaching the Four Gospels with Confidenceby Steven D. Mathewson
Preaching the Hard Words of Jesus, by Steven D. Mathewson

Books of Illustrations

Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching: From Leadership Journal

Baker, 1994

Editor (and author of some of the illustrations)

Contemporary Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Writers

Editor

Baker, 1996

Choice Contemporary Stories and Illustrations: For Preachers, Teachers, and Writers

Author

Baker, 1999

750 Engaging Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Writers

Baker, 2002

(This book collects into one volume the content from my three other books  of illustrations from Baker Publishing: (1) Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching: From Leadership Journal; (2) Contemporary Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Writers; and (3) Choice Contemporary Stories and Illustrations: For Preachers, Teachers, and Writers.)

Perfect Illustrations for Every Topic and Occasion

Perfect Illustration Series

Tyndale, 2002

General editor

More Perfect Illustrations for Every Topic and Occasion

Perfect Illustration Series

Tyndale, 2003

General editor

Movie-Based Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching: 101 Clips to Show or Tell

Zondervan, 2003

More Movie-Based Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching: 101 Clips to Show or Tell (No. 2)

Zondervan, 2004

1001 Illustrations That Connect: Compelling Stories, Stats, and News Items for Preaching, Teaching, and Writing

Zondervan, 2008

1001 Quotations That Connect: Timeless Wisdom for Preaching, Teaching, and Writing

Zondervan, 2009

Books on Perseverance

 

Running the Midnight Marathon: Ten Reasons to Persevere for Those with Every Reason to Quit

Revell, 1991

Hang in There...to the Better End

Hang in There…to the Better End

Spire/Baker, 1996

(This book is a republication of Running the Midnight Marathon)

Pastoral Grit 3 

Pastoral Grit: The Strength to Stand and to Stay

Bethany House, 1998

Staying Power: Encouragement for Pastors to Persevere

Baker, 2005

(This book is a republication of Pastoral Grit)

 

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